There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kayathar by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Virudhunagar
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jntrain 22621
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Kadamburtrain 12693 / ...
5h 33m₹802–3,086Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gatebus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
7h 5m₹1,869–3,299Drive 198.5 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Kayatharcar 198.5 km
3h 19m₹2,268–3,276Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Kayathartaxi 198.5 km
3h 19m₹4,500–5,500Train
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tirunelvelitrain 22621
5h 47m₹1,074–2,798
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Kayathar is to train via Virudhunagar which costs ₹800 - ₹3,100 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Kayathar is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Kayathar. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Kayathar. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Kadambur via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Kayathar is 288 km. The road distance is 198.5 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kayathar without a car is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 5h 33m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Rameswaram to Kayathar, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Kayathar bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Kayathar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kayathar is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 5h 33m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,300 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kayathar, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Kayathar via Virudunagar Jn and Kadambur in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Kayathar via Mattuthavani, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Kadambur
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Rameswaram to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Kayathar bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Rameswaram to Kayathar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Kayathar is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Rameswaram to Kayathar.
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